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YT Industries has released Uncaged 11 models of the Izzo, Capra and Tues, all equipped with Ohlins suspension. The YT Izzo Uncaged 11 is described by the brand as “Fast by rights. Sharp by design. Agile by nature”. At the heart of the Ultra Modulus Carbon frame is the Öhlins …

Peloton has announced the launch of Peloton for Business, a full-service offering that includes a range of equipment and software. The new division will service a number of clients in hospitality, corporate wellness, education, gyms and community wellness. Peloton says the new approach “streamlines and strengthens” its existing B2B services. …

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is getting ready to complete the final stage of its Glentress Masterplan programme as the UCI team clears the last of the 2023 Cycling World Championship infrastructure. Car parks have started to reopen and access is returning to normal. This will coincide with FLS starting …

Endurance cyclists now know the route for the 2025 edition of London Edinburgh London – one of Britain’s biggest organised long-distance challenges. The new 1,530km (950 mile) route has some significant changes from the last running in 2022, visiting four new towns and taking in some of the UK’s best-known …

J’s Cycle Shack has secured a £200,000 loan from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) – Mercia Debt Finance, which is managed by Mercia and is part of the NPIF, following its takeover of a store in Leeds. The retailers, which had three existing outlets across Yorkshire, stepped in to …

Now that everyone is doing their best to stick to social distancing, another important aspect is often forgotten: adequate exercise. Adequate exercise improves your body’s immune system and thus protects you better against COVID-19. But now that the gyms are closed and outdoor sports in groups are no longer possible, …

The current retail environment and the struggling high street has been well reported for a long time – with many figures pointing to a bleak picture for bricks and mortar stores in the UK. 2019 was described as the “worst year on record for retail” by the BRC, with total …

Richard Smith, EMEA regional director at Myagi, tells Rebecca Morley how the platform connects brands, distributors and retailers in order to share knowledge With the complexity of the cycling industry and the technical nature of the products within it, there is a need for more measurable ways to share knowledge …

The current retail environment and the struggling high street has been well reported for a long time – with many figures pointing to a bleak picture for bricks and mortar stores in the UK. 2019 was described as the “worst year on record for retail” by the BRC, with total …